Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale celebrates scoring during his side's La Liga clash with Girona on August 26, 2018
How Real Madrid could line up against Alaves
Sports Mole looks at how struggling Real Madrid could line up for their La Liga showdown with Alaves as they bid to end a three-game winless and goalless streak.
Oct 4, 18:38
Luka Modric in action for Real Madrid on May 6, 2018
Croatian court rejects Luka Modric perjury charge
A Croatian court rejects a charge of perjury against Real Madrid midfielder and newly-crowned world player of the year Luka Modric.
Oct 3, 13:33
CSKA Moscow players celebrate after opening the scoring against Real Madrid in their Champions League clash on October 2, 2018
Early Nikola Vlasic goal stuns Real Madrid in Moscow
Nikola Vlasic's second-minute strike earns CSKA Moscow a famous 1-0 win over Champions League holders Real Madrid at the Luzhniki Stadium.
Oct 2, 21:01
Aaron Ramsey in action for Arsenal on August 25, 2018
Real Madrid to join race to sign Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey?
Real Madrid are reportedly considering an offer for Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, who is expected to leave the Gunners before the start of next season.
Oct 1, 22:08
Mauricio Pochettino watches on during the Champions League group game between Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur on September 18, 2018
Mauricio Pochettino 'met with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino reportedly met with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez during FIFA's The Best award ceremony in London.
Sep 29, 22:51
Raphael Varane and Dani Carvajal hold off Diego Costa in the Madrid derby between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on September 29, 2018
Atletico hold Real in goalless Madrid derby
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid play out a goalless derby at the Bernabeu as both sides fail to take advantage of Barcelona's dropped points earlier in the day.
Sep 29, 20:38
Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema celebrates scoring during his side's La Liga clash with Girona on August 26, 2018
How Real Madrid could line up against Atletico Madrid
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up in Saturday's Madrid derby with Atletico Madrid.
Sep 27, 12:42
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring for Real Madrid on August 19, 2018
Combined XI: Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid
Ahead of Saturday's Madrid derby at the Bernabeu, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from the two squads of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
Sep 27, 11:58
A dejected Nacho reacts to Andre Silva's goal in Sevilla's La Liga clash with Real Madrid on September 26, 2018
Sevilla far too strong for Real Madrid
Real Madrid's rotten recent record at the Estadio Ramon continues as the capital giants suffer a 3-0 defeat to free-flowing Sevilla in La Liga.
Sep 26, 21:55
Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui gives orders on September 19, 2018
Preview:Sevilla vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, lineups and a full match preview of Real Madrid's trip to face Sevilla, where they have lost each of their last three La Liga games.
Sep 25, 14:42
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates after scoring during his side's La Liga match against Girona on September 23, 2018
Preview:Leganes vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole looks ahead to Wednesday's La Liga clash between Leganes and Barcelona, including team news, predicted XIs and a full preview of the bottom vs. top showdown.
Sep 25, 13:38
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Watch Luka Modric's Real Madrid highlights
Croatian won the Champions League with his club and reached the World Cup final with his country.
Sep 25, 12:37
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Luka Modric ends the Messi/Ronaldo debate but neither turn up to hear the answer
FIFA has a new men's player of the year for the first time in a decade as the Croatia and Real Madrid star is recognised for his midfield genius.
Sep 25, 08:37
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Modric beats Ronaldo and Salah to FIFA's men's player of the year award
The midfielder won the Champions League with Real Madrid and helped Croatia to the World Cup final.
Sep 25, 08:36
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Modric beats Ronaldo and Salah to FIFA's men's player of the year award
The midfielder won the Champions League with Real Madrid and helped Croatia to the World Cup final.
Sep 25, 08:36
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Modric beats Ronaldo and Salah to FIFA's men's player of the year award
The Real Madrid star beat off competition from Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah.
Sep 25, 08:34
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Modric beats Ronaldo and Salah to FIFA's men's player of the year award
The midfielder won the Champions League with Real Madrid and helped Croatia to the World Cup final.
Sep 25, 08:31
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Modric beats Ronaldo and Salah to FIFA's men's player of the year award
The midfielder won the Champions League with Real Madrid and helped Croatia to the World Cup final.
Sep 25, 08:30
Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the field in tears after being sent off during his side's Champions League clash with Valencia on September 19, 2018
Fabio Capello accuses Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi of 'lacking respect'
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are criticised by Fabio Capello for staying away from FIFA's 'The Best' awards ceremony in London.
Sep 24, 22:49
Luka Modric in action for Real Madrid on May 6, 2018
Modric beats Ronaldo and Salah to FIFA's men's player of the year award
The midfielder won the Champions League with Real Madrid and helped Croatia to the World Cup final.
Sep 24, 21:41
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
London provides the stage as Modric looks to split up Messi/Ronaldo double act
There are nine prizes up for grabs at the Best FIFA Football Awards on Monday, with many tipping the Croatia and Real Madrid star for the big one.
Sep 24, 03:31
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Here are the contenders for FIFA's top player prize
A 10-strong shortlist has been trimmed down to just three.
Sep 23, 12:14
Marco Asensio in action for Real Madrid on August 28, 2018
Marco Asensio targets Luka Modric's number 10 shirt
Real Madrid attacker Marco Asensio intends to succeed Luka Modric as the club's number 10, having become a key member of Julen Lopetegui's side.
Sep 23, 08:55
Marco Asensio celebrates after scoring the opening goal for Real Madrid in their La Liga meeting with Espanyol on September 22, 2018
Marco Asensio fires Real Madrid past Espanyol
Marco Asensio's 41st-minute strike against former club Espanyol earns Real Madrid a 1-0 win at the Bernabeu.
Sep 22, 20:42
Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui gives orders on September 19, 2018
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 1-0 Espanyol - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Real Madrid's 1-0 win against Espanyol, as a first-half strike from Marco Asensio proved the difference.
Sep 22, 17:43
Luka Modric in action for Real Madrid on May 6, 2018
Luka Modric 'accepts eight-month suspended prison sentence'
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric reportedly accepts an eight-month prison sentence after admitting two counts of tax fraud.
Sep 22, 13:04
Lionel Messi celebrates the opener during the Champions League group game between Barcelona and PSV Eindhoven on September 18, 2018
Champions League Team of the Week - Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba, Nabil Fekir
Sports Mole selects its Champions League team of the week from matchday one of the group stages, including Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba and Nabil Fekir.
Sep 20, 09:45
Real Madrid midfielder Isco celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League clash with Roma on September 19, 2018
Real Madrid comfortable winners against Roma
Isco, Gareth Bale and Mariano Diaz are on target as Real Madrid cruise to a 3-0 home win against Roma in their opening Champions League match.
Sep 19, 20:56
Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois and Sergio Ramos shake hands on September 1, 2018
How Real Madrid could line up against Roma
Sports Mole predicts how Real Madrid will line up for Wednesday night's Champions League group clash against Roma at the Bernabeu.
Sep 18, 15:42
General view of Real Madrid's Bernabeu taken August 2018
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Roma - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Real Madrid's Champions League clash against Roma at the Bernabeu.
Sep 17, 13:05
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring for Real Madrid on August 19, 2018
Athletic Bilbao, Real Madrid share the spoils
Isco cancels out a first-half Iker Muniain effort as Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao play out a 1-1 draw in Saturday night's La Liga clash at San Mames.
Sep 15, 20:38
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale celebrates scoring during his side's La Liga clash with Girona on August 26, 2018
Preview:Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview of Real Madrid's trip to Athletic Bilbao in La Liga.
Sep 13, 11:55
Spain midfielder Marco Asensio celebrates scoring during his side's Nations League clash with Croatia on September 11, 2018
Live Commentary: Spain 6-0 Croatia - as it happened
Relive how Spain rediscovered their swagger with a 6-0 rout of World Cup finalists Croatia, with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from the Estadio Martinez Valero.
Sep 11, 17:45
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone directs his team in training ahead of the 2018 Europa League final
Diego Simeone: 'Antoine Griezmann, Jan Oblak deserve FIFA awards'
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone insists that Antoine Griezmann and Jan Oblak should have been included in the FIFA award finalists.
Sep 11, 17:12
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's La Liga clash with Huesca on September 2, 2018
Spain manager Luis Enrique: 'Nobody compares to Lionel Messi'
Luis Enrique questions why Lionel Messi is not in the running to earn the top individual accolade in FIFA's annual awards, having been left off the three-man shortlist.
Sep 10, 22:54
Ivan Rakitic in action for Barcelona on May 6, 2018
Ivan Rakitic: 'Luka Modric is the best player in the world'
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic brands fellow Croatia international Luka Modric "the best player in the world".
Sep 5, 16:56
Argentina's Lionel Messi during the match against Croatia on June 21, 2018
Lionel Messi misses out on FIFA The Best final three
Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah are named as the three finalists for FIFA's Best Men's Player award for 2018, with Lionel Messi missing out.
Sep 3, 19:37
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric in action during his side's international friendly with Brazil at Wembley on June 3, 2018
Luka Modric: 'I am happy at Real Madrid'
Midfielder Luka Modric says that he is "extremely happy" at Real Madrid, despite being heavily linked with a transfer to Inter Milan.
Aug 31, 08:59
Agent Jorge Mendes poses for photographers on the red carpet at the world premiere of 'Ronaldo' at Leicester Square on November 9, 2015
Agent Jorge Mendes slams "shameful" Cristiano Ronaldo snub
Agent Jorge Mendes describes the decision to award Luka Modric the UEFA Men's Player of the Year award over Cristiano Ronaldo as "shameful".
Aug 31, 08:46
Sergio Ramos celebrates after Real Madrid win their Champions League semi-final encounter with Bayern Munich on May 1, 2018
Champions League winners Real Madrid enjoy clean sweep at UEFA Awards
Real Madrid are recognised for last season's exploits in the Champions League by dominating the positional awards at Thursday's pre-Champions League draw ceremony.
Aug 30, 18:39
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